Non-Ninja Ranks

[aI.]

In looking over the Character Type & Rank information, I came upon something disturbing. A non-ninja is able to gain 'equivalency' ranks to Chuunin/Jounin/Sannin/Kage etc, but its based purely off of EXP. This seems a tad...not unfair...but awkward, as I'd have to have 5000+ exp just to take a B rank mission as a non-ninja, but a Genin can enter the Chuunin exams with far less. While I understand that there's supposed to be a gap between the skill level of a ninja versus a non-ninja, being resigned to C Rank missions after gaining 1000,2000,3000, 4000+ EXP seems far too unbalanced.

My suggestion would be; arrange the 'rank' progression of Non-ninja similar to the way it's done for Ninja, with a slight twist.

D - Wanderer
C - Explorer
B - Adventurer
A - Hero/Villain
S - Legend

If an opponent wishes to be the Chuunin equivalent "Explorer", they can take their own B rank specialized event run by a GM, where they increase their amount of renown and skill, equivalent to a Chuunin Exam in difficulty. This would continue, mirroring the Ninja Rank system (A rank Event for Adventurer, S Rank Event for Hero/Villain, Two S Rank Events for Legend, or whatever Staff would feel was the equivalent).

If one doesn't wish to progress in this way, they don't have to, and can abide by the normal EXP restrictions, but at least this suggestion gives us the option of progressing to higher level missions/risk if we feel and can prove that our RP ability is up to par.

Just a suggestion.

[Jae]

Nov 19, 2011 2:32:08 GMT -8 aI. said:

In looking over the Character Type & Rank information, I came upon something disturbing. A non-ninja is able to gain 'equivalency' ranks to Chuunin/Jounin/Sannin/Kage etc, but its based purely off of EXP. This seems a tad...not unfair...but awkward, as I'd have to have 5000+ exp just to take a B rank mission as a non-ninja, but a Genin can enter the Chuunin exams with far less. While I understand that there's supposed to be a gap between the skill level of a ninja versus a non-ninja, being resigned to C Rank missions after gaining 1000,2000,3000, 4000+ EXP seems far too unbalanced.

My suggestion would be; arrange the 'rank' progression of Non-ninja similar to the way it's done for Ninja, with a slight twist.

D - Wanderer
C - Explorer
B - Adventurer
A - Hero/Villain
S - Legend

If an opponent wishes to be the Chuunin equivalent "Explorer", they can take their own B rank specialized event run by a GM, where they increase their amount of renown and skill, equivalent to a Chuunin Exam in difficulty. This would continue, mirroring the Ninja Rank system (A rank Event for Adventurer, S Rank Event for Hero/Villain, Two S Rank Events for Legend, or whatever Staff would feel was the equivalent).

If one doesn't wish to progress in this way, they don't have to, and can abide by the normal EXP restrictions, but at least this suggestion gives us the option of progressing to higher level missions/risk if we feel and can prove that our RP ability is up to par.

Just a suggestion.

I'm actually a big fan of this idea and will bring it up with staff to see how they feel about it as well.

[Sharkk]

Why can't I just do an event for Chuunin, Tokubetsu[sp?] Jounin, and or Jounin when ever I want?
That's why this idea is stupid.

[Naitome]

^Your statement makes no sense.

No one's saying you can't do an event for Chuunin, Jounin,etc. It's saying that since a Non-Ninja can't become Chuunin or Jounin, by virtue of not being ninja, they be allowed to take an equivalent level event to progress to the next rank-level. That way, Non-ninja don't have to wait an ungodly amount of time to take higher level missions, and can gain it through rp at the same rate as everyone else.

[KEITH]

Yeah, I agree with Nai. It's to just give it balance in a way, since before this was mentioned, they had to just got by exp, while ninja had exp, exams, and sections. So, for them questing for certain things wouldn't be too bad. It sorta creates balance. But, they shouldn't be able to quest for them all without some type of requirement.

[Sharkk]

Makes no sense? It makes perfect sense. Ninja have to WAIT for Chuunin Exams and even longer for Jounin Exams, but Non-Ninja can just do events when ever?

[KEITH]

I just said there should be a requirement for it. So, it wouldn't just be anytime. This isn't the place for arguments. Just post your opinion and begone.

[Naitome]

Yeah, ninja have to wait until they do a certain number of missions and the Chuunin's come around twice a year. Why shouldn't Non-ninja be able to choose to take the equivalent rank and number of non-ninja missions, and then get offered the chance to rank up in a B rank equivalent event that also came twice a year?

Same exact shit, different names and opportunity.

[Shinryu]

Because what the hell is the logical point of hosting a bi-annual event for non-ninja, aside from giving Non-ninja a chance to rank up? How would we work it into the plot at all?

I honestly have to agree with Sharkk on this. The point that Non-ninja have to work for what they get is simply due to the fact that they AREN'T NINJA. Hell, I remember reading a thread before where someone was complaining about having to do the exams because Non-Ninja got Chuunin and Jounin rank for free on attaining the necessary experience.

The point is, they're different. They both have their drawbacks. They both have their bonuses. Is it a comletely equivalent system? Not exactly, but that's what makes it interesting when you play different character types. You're not always doing the same shit in order to achieve a higher rank, and if you want a higher rank, there are different means of attaining it.

[Gentlemanne]

People don't understand the balance here.

Non-Ninja get their ranks from EXP, but EXP is harder to come by.

Ninja get their ranks from events, but can load up on EXP easier by having easier access to missions and the like.

That's the balance.